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We live in a world that lives and breathes alcohol.

Where fat cats and big businesses are allowed to grow richer by the minute from selling alcohol, a known poison.

 

The World Health Organisation has this to say about alcohol,

"Alcohol is a toxic and psychoactive substance with dependence-producing properties. In many of today’s societies, alcoholic beverages are a routine part of the social landscape for many in the population. This is particularly true for those in social environments with high visibility and societal influence, nationally and internationally, where alcohol frequently accompanies socializing. In this context, it is easy to overlook or discount the health and social damage caused or contributed to by drinking.

Alcohol consumption contributes to 2.6 million deaths each year globally as well as to the disabilities and poor health of millions of people. Overall, harmful use of alcohol is responsible for 4.7% of the global burden of disease.

Harmful use of alcohol is accountable for 6,9 % and 2.0% of the global burden of disease for males and females respectively. Alcohol is the leading risk factor for premature mortality and disability among those aged 20 to 39 years, accounting for 13% of all deaths in this age group. Disadvantaged and especially vulnerable populations have higher rates of alcohol-related death and hospitalization."

It's scary stuff. 

We believe alcohol is helping us live a happier life and cope with life's problems. In reality it is a noxious substance that is creating more problems than it solves.

I grew up in the age of "social drinking." If you wanted to impress you had to know your good quality wines from the bad, recognise a good spirit and know the difference between a craft beer and a cheap mass-produced strong lager. This was the sign of a person with breeding and sophistication. 

My drinking career spanned decades but it was only when I quit drinking that I found inner strength, health and happiness. 

I'm not special, I'm not a unicorn so if I can quit drinking alcohol you can too. 

I didn't quit the first time I tried, or the second or the third. 

Falling off the wagon became second nature and I was constantly beating myself up for not having the willpower to drink responsibly until I did two things:

On this site, you will find lots of Quit Lit to keep you motivated and help you stay sober and enjoy a sober life.

Go to our blog and discover interesting quit lit to help you quit drinking alcohol. 

 

Check out these popular articles for tips on how to quit drinking:

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